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Burghess Family History

Burghess Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burgess, Borghese, Burtness, Burress, Burgher, Burges, Burness

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Where is the Burghess family from?

You can see how Burghess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burghess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Burghess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Burghess families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Burghess's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Burghess families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Burghess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burghess census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Burghess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Burghess. For the veterans among your Burghess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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